Fractions, decimals and percentages Flashcards
1
Q
What does this symbol mean >?
A
> means greater than
2
Q
What does this symbol mean <?
A
< means less than
3
Q
What’s the easiest way to convert decimals to fractions?
A
find the LCM and then divide it by the HCM into its simplest form
4
Q
What does LCM mean?
A
LCM = lowest common multiple
5
Q
What does HCM mean?
A
HCM = highest common multiple
6
Q
How do you convert fractions to decimals
A
dividing the numerator by the denominator.
7
Q
What is the numerator?
A
The top number in the fraction
8
Q
What is the denominator?
A
The bottom number in the fraction
9
Q
What is 1/2 in percentage and in a decimal
A
50%, 0.5
10
Q
What is 33.3% in decimals and in a fraction
A
0.333, 1/3
11
Q
How do you calculate the percentage change?
A
Change / original x 100 / 1
